Misc

Jalapeno Corn Gnocchi with Crispy Panchetta

  Doesn’t that look delicious?!  Colourful, flavorful and a perfect fusion of my two favorite cuisines: Mexican and Italian. What a weird combo right?  One of the more frequent questions asked whenever I do an interview: “What is your favorite type of cuisine to cook?”  My answer always sounds strange as I reply, “Mexican and…

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Potato Goat Cheese Agnolotti | Lemon Brown Butter Sauce

Oh Dang! Guys, so first of all: my computer was having technical issues so I haven’t been able to post ( I finished a post via my cellphone yesterday which was awful).  As an update: my media life has been put on hold and my office life has been me on my couch working with…

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10 Kitchen Must Haves Under $100

We all have our staples in the kitchen with some more common than others. Every item is different based on what is commonly cooked by the ‘chef’ (which is why it’s so darn hard to cook in someone else’s kitchen). For many, it’s just about the basics as they start out on their culinary journey.…

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Huevos Breakfast Pizza

Ahh, New Year’s Eve! For all of my thirty-something years, I have broken NYE down to two experiences: Completely overrated or a complete blast. I will say: last year was one of my favorite New Year’s Eves. Beside the fact that I managed to stay up past midnight, our friends had an engagement party at…

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Gingerbread Bundt Cake

I’m not sure why certain spices are comforting at certain times of the year.  As soon as the weather starts to get chilly, we start pulling out the pumpkin spiced lattes. Cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg become regular buys for all our favorite fall and winter dishes and as soon as the holiday season approaches…

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Gourmet Rig n’ Cheese

Comfort Food. There is nothing like it  The beauty of comfort food is it goes beyond the stereotype.  Each person has their own definition of what is considered comfort food. Whether it be a warm hearty bowl of chicken noodle, or a delicious grilled cheese with tomato soup.  I think we can all agree that…

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Classic Party Appies With a Modern Twist

We all know them.  The appies we can find at any party (especially your mother’s). The ones passed down over the decades. The ones we always feel will “cramp” a fancy dinner party but we secretly hope are there because they’re oh-so-delicious. Since the Holiday party season is fast approaching, I thought it would be…

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Day of the Dead is now over and I’ve been in the kitchen making all my favorite savory dishes. Tortilla soup, Enchiladas, Tamales, you name it! Who doesn’t like Mexican food by the way?  The fresh ingredients and big bold flavors are enough to tantalize every taste bud. But, something was missing.  Was it the…

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Black Pumpkin Ravioli | Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Not going to lie, I’m not huge on Halloween. I don’t put up cob webs or skeletons; I don’t hang ghosts in the windows.  Growing up, Halloween parties just weren’t my thing. Perhaps it was too much effort to dress up or perhaps I didn’t want to freeze in a costume parading downtown nightclubs. My…

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Spiced Apple & Pumpkin Soup

Here in Vancouver, the crisp air has come to make our noses red while not yet being cold enough to keep us indoors.  I must say, our autumn so far has been picturesque. The maple trees are bright and full of red, yellow and green. The streets snow of leafs and evening comes way too…

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